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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,336.16, 85,966.92 and 48,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,336.16, 85,966.92 and 48,726 is: 67,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,336.16 : 85,966.92 = 48,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,336.16/85,966.92 = 48,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,336.16x = 85,966.92 × 48,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,336.16x = 4,188,824,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,824,143.92/62,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,197.34

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